So too do they reflect the pair’s interest in designers whose worldview extends beyond just clothing.

Illustrator Jessie Kanelos Weiner was fast asleep in Paris when Beyoncé’s Lemonade premiered on HBO last month. Vogue’s Hamish Bowles looks East with a playful 1923 pick depicting a woman feeding a sugar cube to a dragon, a nod to the chinoiserie-chic trend of the moment, and gives it a fluoro-happy new life in highlighter shades of shocking pink and purple. I think something people don’t always realize is there is such a strong brand identity built through art or iconic furniture pieces. Punctuated by Orta’s dynamic layouts, full of Art Deco patterns and charming spot illustrations, there are pages upon pages of fashionable women dressed for the dreamiest of occasions, which will continue to inspire with every stroke of the pen, pencil, or crayon. It is an opportunity to add a personalised creative touch to the time-honoured fashions featured in the drawings, reimagining the colours and patterns as you would like to see them.

While both are clearly well versed in the rich constellation of references that surround each of the brands highlighted, Coleman’s interest is equally rooted in her professional experience. They're actually great for teens who are in need of a stress reliever or just a fun creative outlet. These were originally created by 10 celebrated illustrators including Helen Dryden, George Wolfe Plank, and André Marty.

While the lively back-and-forth between Colby Mugrabi, founder of multidisciplinary media brand Minnie Muse, and artist and designer Sarah Coleman might make it seem as if they have been lifelong friends, it turns out the backstory to their new collaborative coloring book is a little more serendipitous. How the flight of fancy first came to fruition is quite fitting: “In the middle of the night, I had one of those ‘We should have a coloring book! Vogue Colors A to Z, a new coloring book for people of all ages, features 26 iconic Vogue covers from 1912-1932.They’re such a great way to relax that doesn’t involve turning on some mindless reality TV (although there’s a time and place for that too). Colouring in has long been said to have therapeutic benefits for adults- and what better way to unleash your creativity than decorating illustrations straight from the Vogue archive? Edited by Vogue Culture Editor Valerie Steiker and designed by Deputy Design Director Alberto Orta, the beautiful book published by Knopf features a Jazz Age–inspired alphabet, as well as 26 iconic Vogue covers from 1912 to 1932.

Now that adult coloring parties are officially a thing, we can’t actually think of a better way to spend a Friday night than listening to “Hold Up” and “Sorry” while painting in between the lines.Teen Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The book's publication, happening just ahead of British Vogue's centenary next year, is a timely celebration of the brand's history.

But before you put pen, pencil, crayon, or brush to paper, why not glean a few color cues from the sorts of luminaries who provide us with style statements in 2016? I loved how it was organized by chapters, so I thought of it very much as a horizontal narrative,” she said. I think there’s something about these activities you can do together to get off your phone and disconnect a little bit, without it being as intimidating as sitting down to a blank canvas to paint a picture,” says Coleman. The project quickly expanded into a fully-fledged coloring book titled Color-Me, now available for free as a digital download, featuring eight interior vignettes inspired by a carefully curated selection of their favorite brands. there’s a gatefold, perforated for your convenience, printed with 21 beautiful dresses to match the dates of the covers featured.

Designed by Deputy Design Director Alberto Orta and illustrated by 10 accomplished artists including Helen Dryden and André Marty, the first-ever Vogue coloring book is the perfect distraction from your final exams.